Lindsay. General William Booth. New York. 1917. Lengthy inscriptions.

Description: [INSCRIBED] General William Booth Enters into Heaven and other poems. Author: Lindsay, Nicholas Vachel. Title: [INSCRIBED] General William Booth Enters into Heaven and other poems. Description: New York: The Macmillan Company. 1917. Hardcover. Sm 8vo (7.75" x 5.25"), gilt red cloth. [10], 119 pp. Author inscription at recto of ffep. Verso of ffep with longer inscription by Lindsay. Inscription by Wakefield at dedication page. Bookseller's ticket of "Barker's Art & Book Store" at rear pastedown. CONDITION: Very good, toning to recto of ffep and verso of terminal leaf, otherwise fine. Later edition, inscribed by Lindsay and his brother-in-law Paul Wakefield to "Dr. Frank Nelson." A gift inscription signed by both Lindsay and Wakefield reads: "603 South 5th. Springfield Illinois. Good wishes to Frank Nelson from Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, and Paul Wakefield." A longer inscription from Lindsay reads: "January 1, 1924. My dear Frank Nelson: let me say that my quiet afternoon by your fire is one I will long remember. The books at hand, the circumstance, the very quality of the fire and fireplace made something of a special peace for me, and a good beginning for a new year. I hope I may sit by your fire that way again. With great good wishes, Nicholas Vachel Lindsay." An inscription by Wakefield reads: "Dear Dr. Nelson: These were written while Lindsay & I were together -- and were dear to me. Wakefield." Nicholas Vachel Lindsay (1879-1931) was an Illinois-born poet who sought to revive the oratorical roots of poetry. Before embarking on his life as a bard, reciting his poems in exchange for room and board, Lindsay attended Hiram College for three years, where he met his future brother-in-law, Paul Wakefield. Lindsay's most acclaimed poem "General William Booth Enters into Heaven" (1913), contained here, is a dramatic musical poem about the founder of the Salvation Army. His work is replete with rhythmic refrains,imagery, and deeply patriotic. During his travels, he met Langston Hughes and promoted his work. Falling into depression later in life, he committed suicide by drinking lye. Arthur Paul Wakefield (1878-1941), married Vachel Lindsay's sister, Olive, Catharine Lindsay, in 1904. They were both missionaries in China, stationed first in Nanking, "under the Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1905 to 1912 and later serving in Luchowfu until 1919 and in Wuchang under the Episcopal American Church Mission from 1919-1927. He was decorated by the Chinese Red Cross for his services during flood relief and dike reconstruction work along the Yangtze River" (Find a Grave). REFERENCES: "Lindsay (Vachel) Papers," at Online Archives of California online; "Dr. Arthur Paul Wakefield," at Find A Grave online. Item #9047 Seller ID: 9047Terms and Conditions All of the items we offer are guaranteed to be as described. We do not sell facsimiles or reproductions, and strive to be as accurate as possible in dating the items offered. Please see our other listings for a fine selection of books, prints, photographs, paper, and art! Our Policies Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges, including insurance, if desired. We ship through the United States Postal Service and UPS. While all items are professionally and securely packaged, we recommend insurance, as we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged items. Payment must be received within two weeks of commitment to purchase, or the item will be relisted. We prefer Paypal, but will consider other payment options. For International Buyers We adhere to all customs regulations and state the purchase price as the value for all items on customs forms, as required by law. All import duties, taxes, fees and charges are the responsibility of the buyer, and are not included in the purchase price.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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